April 27, 1999
The Communicator is the official program newsletter serving
the students of the Graduate Programs in Public Policy and Administration and International Affairs
at California State University,
Sacramento.
FULLBRIGHT STUDENT GRANTS FOR STUDY AND RESEARCH ABROAD
CSUS Office of International Programs presents:
Workshops on the Student Fulbright Grant Application Process:
Tuesday, May 4, 1:00-2:30 P.M. - Lassen Hall 1102
Wednesday, May 5, 5:30-7:30 P.M. - Mendocino Hall 1005
Thursday, May 6, 12:00-1:30 P.M. - Douglass Hall 212
Tuesday, May 11, 5:00-7:00 P.M. - Mendocino Hall 1005
Please call the Office of International Programs at 278-6686 to ensure
a space.
THE TOMAS RIVERA POLICY INSTITUTE (TRPI) ANNOUNCES
THE TRPI PUBLIC POLICY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
summer 1999
WHO: Two graduate students 21 years of age or older, of Latino/Hispanic descent. Must have strong writing, verbal and analytical abilities and an interest in public policy issues of concern to Latino communities. English/Spanish bilingual students are encouraged to apply.
WHAT: A full-time, 10-week fellowship opportunity to work on a research project in the area of education public policy under the supervision of experienced TRPI senior researchers in a professional, nonprofit, nonpartisan setting.
WHERE: The Tomas Rivera Policy Institute, a nationally recognized think tank on Latino issues, located at The Claremont Colleges in Claremont, California.
WHEN: From Monday, June 7 through Friday, August 13, 1999.
DON'T DELAY! APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 3, 1999!
- TO APPLY, SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
- *Cover letter with name, mailing address, fax, phone, and e-mail address. Include a brief personal statement describing your interest in the program and how you would like to contribute.
- *Photocopy of transcripts which show your current graduate standing and GPA.
- *One letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with your academic work.
- *Writing sample of four pages or less, which may be taken from your existing academic work.
- FAX OR MAIL TO:
- The Tomas Rivera Policy Institute
- Fellowship Coordinator
- 241 E. Eleventh Street, 3rd Floor
- Claremont, CA 91711-6194
- Fax. 909.621.8898
Please note: MATERIALS RECEIVED AT TRPI AFTER MAY 3 WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE
FOR CONSIDERATION!
Finalists will be selected by May 7 and notified immediately by phone
and mail.
Visit website at http://www.cgu.edu/inst/trpi/
This program is made possible with generous support provided by The UPS Foundation and Pacific Mutual Foundation.
Emily M. Hewitt Memorial Scholarship Fund
Calaveras Big Trees Association
Application is extended to any upper division or graduate student enrolled full-time in an accredited California post-secondary educational institution whose educational career goals clearly coincide with Emily's interest in communicating an dinterpreting nature's wonder.
Major: Environmental protection, forestry, wildlife and fisheries biology, parks and recreation, park management, environmental law and public policy, environmental art, and California history are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: May 1, 1999
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CSUS FINANCIAL AID OFFICE.
PLEASE ASK FOR SCHOLARSHIP #65 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
http://www.csus.edu/faid/finsclr.html
The Center for California Studies offers a number of fellowship opportunities. Go to http://www.csus.edu/calst/Programs/programs.html for more information.
The Financial Aid Office here at CSUS has some great information for those seeking scholarships. Just go to http://www.csus.edu/faid/finschlr.html for more information.
The CSUS Financial Aid Office has recently opened a Scholarship Office. It is located at 1013 A Lassen Hall (between Regional and Continuing Education and Admissions and Records Offices) and is open for service. The hours of operation are 9-11 am and 1-3 pm. The telephone number is (916) 278-6197.
Go to the International Programs website for information about Fulbright and Other Scholarships for Study or Research Abroad.
We welcome your contributions to the Communicator! Make announcements, share your good news, reflect on your academic and professional achievements, or submit an article. Contact the Director, Bob Waste, or the Department Secretary, Suzi Byrd, (916) 278-6557, in the PPA/IA Department Office.